Iceberg Viewing Walk

Ride the scenic Glacier Discovery train along the Turnagain Arm to the Spencer Whistle Stop. Then at Spencer you will disembark the train to experience
the wilderness and get away from the crowds by starting your hike where most people turn around. Enjoy a two-mile hike along a well maintained USFS
trail to the face of Spencer Glacier. One goal is to touch an iceberg!

From the Spencer Whistle Stop, hikers load onto a shuttle for a 1 mile drive to the edge of Spencer Lake. The Iceberg Hike begins there, where the rest turn around... Naturalist hiking guides lead groups of 10 or less along the lake edge, stopping to pick up Icebergs and take photos at several glacier viewing areas. Hikers enjoy outstanding views of the glacier and icebergs floating in the Spencer glacial lake. The total distance from the start of the hike to the edge of the glacier is about 2 miles of flat Forest Service maintained trails. The 3 hours spent hiking includes many photo and rest stops to learn about local plants, wildlife, history and glaciology.

Inclusions:

Round trip train ticket to Spencer Whistle Stop

Deli boxed lunch, bottled waters, granola bars/snacks

2 mile round trip shuttle from Spencer Whistle Stop to Spencer Lake

Small ratios (min: 2:1 max: 10:1)

Friendly, skilled, naturalist hiking guides

Guides pace the trip and distance to the groups’ desires, fitness and weather conditions

Restroom facilities are located on train and outhouses at Spencer Whistle Stop.

For guests who board the Glacier Discovery Train in Anchorage, the Ascending Path guide will meet guests on the train at the second Portage stop (1:15pm)

Guests who book from Anchorage with the motor coach return, will return on the train from the Spencer Whistle stop & get off at the first Portage
NB stop. They will then get on the motor coach in Portage, which will take them back to Anchorage directly. This option will shorten the return
train trip by 2.5 hours

AWESOME ADD-ONS

A custom/private buy-out guarantees your own personal guide. Whether 1 person or a family of 10- the buy-out rate is the same. You
can reserve this exclusive, custom request here.

EXCLUSIONS

Gratuities for your super cool guides

DISCOUNTS

When your iceberg hike falls on the same day as existing kayaking trip you will receive 10% off your new Iceberg Viewing Hike booking. This discount
starts 5/24/2018 and runs through 9/16/2018 and is good only for new bookings. No other discounts may be applied. Please call the AP reservations
department today to check availability and redeem your discount!

BOARD at Anchorage Train Depot: 411 WEST 1ST AVENUE

TRAIN SECURITY UPON CHECK IN:

The Transportation Security Administration requires that any Alaska Railroad passenger 18 years of age or older present a government issued photo
ID, or two other forms of ID, one of which must be issued by a government authority. Children ages 2-15 may only travel in the company of an
adult 18 years or older.

ENJOY THE RIDE:

Guests who board the Glacier Discovery Train in Anchorage: your AP guide will meet you on the train at the Second Portage stop (1:15pm- After you take a quick trip past Girdwood, Portage, hang in Whittier for 30 minutes- and back to Portage)

Where trips MEET

Trips start and finish at the Tramway Circle at the Hotel Alyeska in Girdwood, Alaska at trip meeting time.

Tramway Circle at the Hotel Alyeska: 1000 Arlberg Ave

TRAIN SECURITY UPON CHECK IN:

The Transportation Security Administration requires that any Alaska Railroad passenger 18 years of age or older present a government issued photo
ID, or two other forms of ID, one of which must be issued by a government authority. Children ages 2-15 may only travel in the company of an
adult 18 years or older.

WHEN SHOULD I BOOK THIS SUPER POPULAR TRIP?

Due to high demand and limited space available we recommend reservations be made several months in advance. Bookings made 1 week in advance of departure
date may be cancelled and fully refunded if we cannot accommodate.

If you have questions about the physical requirements of this trip, please read our Essential Eligibility Criteria on our FAQ's page, email or call us and we would be happy to talk with you and determine if this trip matches your abilities.